These days many brides are saying goodbye to the traditional solitaire and opting for bands instead. Why? It’s cheaper, more practical in everyday life and totally chic! Here are a few of Marvelous Girl’s wedding bands picks this season:

This mix of 18 karat yellow, white and rose gold by EV Jewelry Design is stunning. On each of the pieces as a pave there are 120 round diamonds VS2 G color, Russian cut, totalling 1.20 karats. Price: $3,457.00

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend this ring will never leave your sight! A Timeless piece designed by Kwiat, it ranges from four to 15 karats and is set in platinum. The price varies by karat size.

Black and white never goes out of style and that’s why we adore this ring. With white and black diamonds in an 18-karat white gold setting, this knife-edge ring from Ivanka Trump is sheer elegance. Price: $2,300

Spring wedding season is just around the corner and the planning is in full swing. Brides-to-be are busy counting heads, finalizing every detail and of course, getting those wedding invitations in the mailbox.

There is now a one-stop shopping place for all your invitation needs, and you don’t even have to leave the comforts of your own home to get it done.

Check out Invitation Box, (http://www.invitationbox.com/), a company with all the flare for a blushing bride. From simple and elegant, to elaborate and fancy, Invitation Box has it all. Whether you are looking for invitations for a Bridal Shower to all the invitations for your wedding, this is the place to shop! You can even order your menu cards and place cards all without stepping away from your computer!

I remember putting together all my wedding invitations not that long ago, and I know how important time becomes when trying to organize all the pieces! So why not let Invitation Box help you out with many of those steps, at once!

National Cleaning Week is right around the corner (March 23-29). Are you ready? Instead of breaking out the broom and mop, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen suggests that people consider the following remodeling alternatives when contemplating ways to clean up their home’s appearance:

Refacing – Outdated kitchens and baths can get a quick upgrade by simply refacing cabinet frames and adding new door fronts and drawers. As long as the existing framework is in working order, wood veneers or laminates can be added for enhanced functionality and style.

Lighting upgrades – Well-placed, quality lighting can improve the overall beauty of a home while it can also help hide flaws. Install multi-functional fixtures and dimmers to assist in accenting specific items and brightening dark corners.

Bathtub liners – Say goodbye to hard-to-clean grout lines with the installation of an acrylic tub liner. Typically done in one day, this upgrade instantly brightens the room and is easier to clean and maintain.

Hardware – Replacing hardware, including items such as cabinet and drawer pulls or towel bars, can provide a simple, immediate update to any kitchen or bath.

“National Cleaning Week is an ideal time for people to restore their homes with a few simple tasks. Doing so can provide a breath of fresh air while simultaneously increasing the value of any home,” said Doug Dwyer, president and CSO of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen.